Top 200 Prescribed Drugs Flashcards
atorvastatin
antihyperlipidemic (Lipitor)
amoxicillin
antibacterial
lisinopril
antihypertensive
hydrochlorothiazide
antihypertensive (diuretic)
atenolol
antihypertensive; antianginal
azithromycin
antibacterial (Zithromax)
furosemide
antihypertensive (diuretic)
alprazolam
anxiolytic C-IV
metoprolol succinate
antihypertensive (Toprol XL)
salbutamol aerosol
bronchodilator
amlodipine
antihypertensive (Norvasc) (Calcium Channel Blocker)
levothyroxine
thyroid hormone
levothyroxine
thyroid hormone (Synthroid)
metformin
antidiabetic
sertraline
antidepressant (Zoloft)
escitalopram
antidepressant (Lexapro)
ibuprofen
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID)
cephalexin
antibacterial
zolpidem
sedative-hypnotic C-IV (Ambien)
prednisone
glucocorticoid / anti-inflammatory
esomeprazole
gastric acid suppressant (Nexium)
triamterene / hydrochlorothiazide
antihypertensive (diuretic)
simvastatin
antihyperlipidemic (Zocor)
montelukast
antiasthmatic (Singulair)
lansoprazole
gastric acid suppressant (Prevacid)
metoprolol
antihypertensive
fluoxetine
antidepressant
lorazepam
anxiolytic; sedative-hypnotic C-IV
clopidogrel
antiplatelet (Plavix)
amoxicillin / clavulanate
antibacterial
salmeterol / fluticasone
bronchodilator / glucocorticoid; respiratory inhalent (Advair Diskus)
alendronate
treatment of osteoporosis (Fosamax)
venlafaxine
antidepressant (Effexor XR)
warfarin
anticoagulant
paroxetine
antidepressant
clonazepam
anticonvulsant C-IV
cetirizine
antihistamine (Zyrtec)
pantoprazole
gastric acid suppressant (Protonix)
potassium chloride
electrolyte replacement
trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole
antibacterial
gabapentin
anticonvulsant (Neurontin)
conjugated estrogens
estrogen derivative (Premarin)
fluticasone
anti-inflammatory, nasal (Flonase)
trazodone
antidepressant
cyclobenzaprine
muscle relaxant
amitriptyline
antidepressant
levofloxacin
antibacterial (Levaquin)
tramadol
analgesic
ciprofloxacin
antibacterial
amlodipine / benazepril
antihypertensive (Lotrel)
ranitidine
gastric acid suppressant
fexofenadine
antihistamine (Allegra)
levothyroxine
thyroid hormone (Levoxyl)
valsartan
antihypertensive (Diovan)
enalapril
antihypertensive
diazepam
anxiolytic; anticonvulsant; sedative-hypnotic C-IV
naproxen
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID)
fluconazole
antifungal (Diflucan)
lisinopril / HCTZ
antihypertensive
potassium chloride
potassium supplement (Klor-Con)
ramipril
antihypertensive (Altace)
bupropion
antidepressant (Wellbutrin XL)
celecoxib
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID) (Celebrex)
sildenafil citrate
erectile dysfunction tx (Viagra)
doxycycline
antibacterial
ezetimibe
antihyperlipidemic (Zetia)
rosiglitazone
antidiabetic (Avandia)
lovastatin
antihyperlipidemic
valsartan / HCTZ
antihypertensive (Diovan HCT)
carisoprodol
muscle relaxant C-IV
ethinyl estradiol / drospirenone
contraceptive (Yasmin 28)
allopurinol
antigout
clonidine
antihypertensive
methylprednisolone
glucocorticoid / anti-inflammatory
pioglitazone
antidiabetic (Actos)
pravastatin
antihyperlipidemic (Pravachol)
risedronate
treatment of osteoporosis (Actonel)
norelgestromin / ethinyl estradiol patch
contraceptive (Ortho-Evra)
citalopram
antidepressant (Celexa)
verapamil SR
antianginal; antiarrhythmic; antihypertensive
Isosorbide dinitrate
antianginal
penicillin VK
antibacterial
glyburide
antidiabetic
mometasone
anti-inflammatory, nasal (Nasonex)
folic acid
vitamin supplement
quetiapine
antipsychotic (Seroquel)
losartan
antihypertensive (Cozaar)
fenofibrate
antihyperlipidemic (Tricor)
carvedilol
antihypertensive (Coreg)
methylphenidate XR
CNS stimulant C-II (Concerta)
ezetimibe / simvastatin
antihyperlipidemic (Vytorin)
insulin glargine
antidiabetic (Lantus)
promethazine
antiemetic; antihistamine; sedative
meloxicam
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID) (Mobic)
tamsulosin
for benign prostatic hypertrophy (Flomax)
rosuvastatin calcium
antihyperlipidemic (Crestor)
glipizide ER
antidiabetic
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
contraceptive (Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo)
temazepam
sedative-hypnotic C-IV
omeprazole
gastric acid suppressant
cefdinir
antibacterial (Omnicef)
albuterol nebulizer solution
bronchodilator
risperidone
antipsychotic (Risperdal)
rabeprazole
gastric acid suppressant (Aciphex)
digoxin
inotropic, antiarrhythmic (Digitek)
spironolactone
antihypertensive (diuretic)
valacyclovir
antiviral (Valtrex)
latanoprost
glaucoma (ophthalmic) (Xalatan)
metformin ER
antidiabetic
losartan / hydrochlorothiazide
antihypertensive (Hyzaar)
quinapril
antihypertensive (Accupril)
clindamycin
antibacterial
metronidazole
anti-infective
triamcinolone
glucocorticoid / anti-inflammatory
topiramate
anticonvulsant (Topamax)
ipratropium / salbutamol
bronchodilator (Combivent)
benazepril
antihypertensive (ACEi)
gemifibrozil
antihyperlipidemic
irbesartan
antihypertensive (Avapro)
glimepiride
antidiabetic (Amaryl)
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
contraceptive (TriNessa)
estradiol
estrogen
hydroxyzine
sedative; antipruritic (antihistamine)
metoclopramide
antiemetic
fexofenadine / pseudophedrine
antihistamine / decongestant (Allegra-D 12 hour)
doxazosin
antihypertensive
warfarin
anticoagulant (Coumadin)
glipizide
antidiabetic
diclofenac
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID)
raloxifene
anti-osteoporosis (Evista)
diltiazem CD
antianginal; antiarrhythmic; antihypertensive
tolterodine
anticholinergic (for overactive bladder) (Detrol LA)
meclizine
antiemetic; motion sickness (antihistamine)
glyburide / metformin
antidiabetic
atomoxetine
ADHD tx (Strattera)
duloxetine
antidepressant (Cymbalta)
nitrofurantoin
antibacterial (for UTI)
promethazine / codeine
antihistamine / antitussive C-V
olmesartan medoxomil
antihypertensive (Benicar)
mirtazapine
antidepressant
bisoprolol / HCTZ
antihypertensive
desloratidine
antihistamine (Clarinex)
oxycodone
narcotic analgesic C-II
minocycline
anti-infective
sumatriptan
antimigraine (Imitrex)
nabumetone
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID)
olanzapine
antipsychotic (Zyprexa)
lamotrigine
anticonvulsant (Lamictal)
cetirizine
antihistamine (Zyrtec syrup)
PEG 3350
laxative (GlycoLax)
acyclovir
antiviral
propranolol
antihypertensive; antianginal; antiarrhythmic
triamcinolone
intranasal steroid (Nasacort AQ)
donepezil HCI
anti-Alzheimer’s (Aricept)
niacin
antihyperlipidemic (Niaspan)
azithromycin
antibacterial
divalproex
anticonvulsant (Depakote)
buspirone
anxiolytic
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
contraceptive (Tri-Sprintec)
methotrexate
antineoplastic
oxycodone
opioid analgesic C-II (OxyContin)
budesonide
intranasal steroid (Rhinocort Aqua)
hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan medoxomil
antihypertensive (Benicar HCT)
terazosin
antihypertensive
metaxalone
skeletal muscle relaxant (Skelaxin)
clotrimazole / betamethasone
antifungal / anti-inflammatory
tadalafil
erectile dysfunction tx (Cialis)
irbesartan / hydrochlorothiazide
antihypertensive (Avalide)
fexofenadine
antihistamine
ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
contraceptive (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
bupropion SR
antidepressant
benzonatate
antitussive
olopatadine
antihistamine (ophthalmic) (Patanol)
quinine
antimalarial
diltiazem ER
antianginal; antiarrhythmic; antihypertensive (Cartia XT)
human insulin lispro
antidiabetic (Humalog)
paroxetine CR
antidepressant (Paxil CR)
ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
contraceptive (Aviane)
digoxin
inotropic, antiarrhythmic (Lanoxin)
amphetamine mixed salts
CNS stimulant C-II
famotidine
gastric acid suppressant
digoxin
inotropic, antiarrhythmic
levothyroxine
thyroid hormone (Levothroid)
nifedipine ER
antianginal
nortriptyline
antidepressant
hydrocodone / chlorpheniramine
antitussive / antihistamine C-III (Tussionex)
nitroglycerine
antianginal (NitroQuick)
phenytoin
anticonvulsant
etodolac
analgesic / anti-inflamatory (NSAID)
atenolol / chlorthalidone
antihypertensive
phentermine
anorexigenic C-IV
tizanidine
antispasmodic